196304 v.8 Master of Accounting
MAcc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 020879A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Introduction
Designed for graduates working or seeking to work in a field that requires specialised knowledge in accounting. This course enhances knowledge and skills in accounting and related aspects of financial management and business law, in order to equip students for a career in professional accounting and related fields in Australia and internationally.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree, excluding accounting majors, from a recognised tertiary institution or an equivalent academic qualification and experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
The course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards 11
Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Professional Recognition
The course is designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and CPA Australia.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Other CRICOS Codes
Codes for Sydney - 055203A (52 weeks), 055200D (78 weeks), 057903A (104 weeks).
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11941 | v.3 | Managerial Accounting 530 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306362 | v.2 * | Quantitative Methods for Accounting 516 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312348 | v.2 | Financial Accounting 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312349 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11942 | v.3 * | Accounting Information Systems 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11947 | v.2 # | Auditing 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307795 | v.2 * | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11945 | v.5 # | Taxation 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312350 | v.2 | Corporate Accounting Issues 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10962 | v.4 | International Business Law 533 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11942 | v.3 * | Accounting Information Systems 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12466 | v.3 | Analysis of Financial Statements 525 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13318 | v.3 | Finance (Market for Corporate Control) 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302123 | v.3 | Accounting and Electronic Commerce 524 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302130 | v.4 # | Accounting Theories and Issues 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302609 | v.3 | Accounting Computer Packages 505 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307795 | v.2 | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5275 | v.10 | Management Overview 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5707 | v.7 | International Accounting 514 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
# Students seeking ICAA membership should select this unit.
* Students seeking CPA membership should select this unit.
NB Students seeking membership of both CPA and ICAA must include all of the core units and those optional units marked with # and *.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Sydney Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Sydney Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Sydney Campus | Summer Semester | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Summer Semester | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | UHK SPACE Main Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | UHK SPACE Main Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | UHK SPACE Main Campus | Summer Semester | Y | Y | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
